HIKING & TREKKING TRIP AROUND MT. POPA

1.Day Hiking Nature Explorer Package (Trip Duration: 5 Hour+)

0600 hour: Arrival to the start point near Popa Mountain Resort. Our guides will give you a quick briefing with information about your hiking and the safety procedures.

0615 hour : We set off on the trail that leads up to the crater summit. Along the way, you can witness the true nature of a once active volcano and that of an oasis which is ho me to different types of forest at different elevations. You can also enjoy a magnificent view of Taung Ka Lat (a volcanic plug) from above.

0830 hour: Arrival at the crater summit where we take delight in the spectacular r views, enjoying light food and seasonal fruits, served by our guides.

0915 hour: We begin our descent to the finishing point.

1130 hour: We arrive at the finishing point of our trek, near Popa Mountain Resort.

Include:

Local guides

Drinking water

Light food, seasonal fruits

2.Sunrise Catcher Package (Trip Duration: 5 Hour+)

0300 hour: Arrival to the start point near Popa Mountain Resort. Our guides will give you a quick briefing with information about your hiking and the safety procedures.

0315 hour: We set off on the trail that leads up to the crater summit. Along the way, you can get a glimpse of what it feels like to travel in nature at night.

0530 hour: Arrival at the crater summit where we soak up the spectacular sunrise and views, enjoying breakfast.

0615 hour: We begin our descent to the finishing point.

0830 hour: We arrive at the finishing point of our trek, near Popa Mountain Resort.

Include:

Local guides

Flashlights

Drinking water

Light food, seasonal fruits

3.Sunset Savorer Package (Trip Duration: 5 Hour+)

1400 hour: Arrival to the start point near Popa Mountain Resort. Our guides will give you a quick briefing with information about your hiking and the safety procedures.

1415 hour: We set off on the trail that leads up to the crater summit. Along the way, you can witness the formation of an extinct volcano and enjoy a magnificent view of Taung Ka Lat (a volcanic plug) from above.

1700 hour: Arrival at the crater summit where we savor the spectacular sunset and views, enjoying light food and seasonal fruits, served by our guides.

1745 hour: We begin our descent to the finishing point.

1930 hour: We arrive at the finishing point of our trek, near Popa Mountain Resort.

Include:

Local guides

Flashlights

Drinking water

Light food, seasonal fruits

4.Soft Trekking Package (Trip Duration: 1.5 Hours+)

 Itinerary

Depart from the starting point and pass through the village located afoot of Mt. Popa volcano (600m above sea level) and witness the daily activities of local people.

Ascend gradually about 100m and on the way, the two famous abodes of Nats (Spirit), a small natural spring and stream will be seen.

Enter into Popa Mountain Park and observe the flora & fauna formation at 760m altitude. Beautiful butterflies and rare species of birds can be seen occasionally.

Proceed to the Deer park and sandal wood forest.

Descend along the path bounded by volcanic rocks and will get to the site where field studies for geological students in Myanmar are usually conducted.

Proceed to end point.

Length of Trail – 3.5km (about 2.2 miles)

Altitude Gain – 160 m (about 53 0 ft)

Difficulty Level – Easy

Duration – 2 hours approx.

Include:

Local guide

Drinking water OR Pocari Sweat – 1 Bottle

Trekking Pole (for those needed)

Donation fund for deer park and CSR activities (2% of sales)

Remark: The above trip details show estimated timings and activities during different trips to Mount Popa. Timings are estimated only and actual trip time may differ from trip to trip depending on weather, pace, duration of rest and starting g time.